2)Berlin (ＢＥＲＬＩＮ) is also a Japane… Read Full Bio ↴1)Berlin is an American new wave Band
2)Berlin (ＢＥＲＬＩＮ) is also a Japanese Visual Kei Band
3)Berlin was also a Swedish punk band
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1)Berlin is an American new wave band featuring lead singer Terri Nunn. Berlin was formed in Orange County, Southern California in 1979.
Their first single, "A Matter of Time," was released in 1980 on I.R.S. Records and featured replacement vocalist Virginia Macolino on lead vocals after Nunn had temporarily left the band to pursue an acting career. Toni Childs also sang for Berlin briefly before Nunn rejoined the act and their indie released singles and EP Pleasure Victim became a regional hit in LA selling 30,000 copies before they signed with Geffen.
Their first significant hit was the controversial synth-driven "Sex (I'm A...)" (1982), which was banned by some radio & tv stations due to its graphic lyrics and risque video. They had two other early hits: "The Metro", which was later covered by System of a Down, Alkaline Trio, and Sleepthief; and "No More Words", who's subsequent video saw Terri Nunn and bandmates re-enact a Bonnie and Clyde style car chase and shoot-out. Despite their new wave dance club roots, it was the MOR ballad "Take My Breath Away" (from the movie Top Gun) that became their best-selling platinum selling single in 1986.
Aside from Nunn, the core members of the band were founding member John Crawford (primary songwriter, bass guitar & keyboards), and David Diamond (keyboards & guitar). Other members of the band included Ric Olsen (lead guitar), Matt Reid (keyboards), Rob Brill (drums) and Rod Learned (drums). Berlin officially disbanded in 1987 and Nunn retained the legal rights to usage of the band's name after legal wranglings with the founding member of the group, John Crawford. Terri Nunn recreated Berlin (with a new lineup of musicians) in 1999.
They were featured recently on the VH1 show, Bands Reunited where they all agreed to get back together to not only reunite as friends but as a band. They played one show at The Roxy in California to a sold-out crowd.
Terri Nunn has said she was somewhat taken aback by the success of "Take My Breath Away" on Adult Contemporary radio stations, since none of Berlin's singles up to that point had been suitable for AC radio. She is quoted in The Billboard Book of Number One Hits by Fred Bronson as saying that the first radio station she heard playing it was "something my mom listens to."
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2)Berlin (ＢＥＲＬＩＮ) is also the name of a relatively new visual kei band. Berlin is composed of four members: KAGUYA (Vocals), Mei (Guitar), Rin (Bassist), and Tomoki (Drummer).
Their most current discography includes:
SUICIDE LILITH
(2005/10/07) Limited 100, 1 song not for sale
01.SUICIDE LILITH
Describe reality
(2006/03/25) 1st Maxi Single. 3 songs
01.menstrual muddy
02.Greed
03.the fall days
this withers of all
(2006/09/24)1st Mini Album. 5 songs
01.Depths
02.IN GEMINI
03.AMBROSIER
04.this silent withers
05.undead's call
Proved an anima
(2006/09/24)1 song not for sale
01.Proved an anima
NEITHER
(2007/04/14) 2nd Maxi Single, 3 songs
01.Revantain
02.AVERAGE THE NEW KILLER
03.NEITHER
GREED
(2007/05/11)One day distribution
01.GREED
SORROW THE FAITH
(2007/11/01) 1111 limitation
01. SORROW THE FAITH
02. ORDINAL DEED
03. New Style Gimmick
04. An artery vein
05. absolude(リマスタリング)
For more info please visit their Japanese Official Home Page:
http://free.from.jp/berlin/
or official fansite
http://berlin.mind-speaks.com/
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3)Berlin was also a swedish punk band that existed between 1978 and 1979. Three of the four band members went on to form Chatterbox.
For What It's Worth
Berlin Lyrics
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What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
There's battle lines being drawn
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind
I think it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Berlin's song For What It's Worth was released in 1982 and it is a cover of Buffalo Springfield's original song from 1967. The song is a protest song that questions the motives of the police and the government during the period of social and political unrest in the United States in the 1960s. The lyrics of the song are powerful and insightful, and it paints a picture of social and political upheaval.
The song begins with the phrase "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear." This phrase is repeated throughout the song and it highlights the confusion and uncertainty of the time. The second line of the song introduces a man with a gun who is telling the singer to beware. This line is a reference to the police and the government who were using force to suppress the protests and the civil rights movement.
The chorus of the song is a call to action. The singer believes that it is time to stop and take notice of what is happening. The verses of the song describe the social and political unrest that was happening during the time. The third verse of the song describes a field day for the police where they used force to suppress the protests. The fourth verse of the song describes how paranoia creeps in and can be used to control people.
Overall, For What It's Worth is a powerful song that highlights the struggles of a generation. It is a call to action that is still relevant today. The song reminds us to stand up for what is right and to be aware of the actions of the government.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something happening here
There's a change occurring, but it's not clear what it is.
What it is ain't exactly clear
It's unclear what's happening.
There's a man with a gun over there
There's someone with a weapon nearby.
Telling me I got to beware
Warning me to be careful.
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
We should pause and listen to what's happening.
Everybody look what's going down
Everyone should pay attention to what's happening.
There's battle lines being drawn
People are taking sides for a conflict.
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
If everyone disagrees, then no one is truly correct.
Young people speaking their minds
The youth are sharing their opinions.
Getting so much resistance from behind
Encountering opposition to their views.
I think it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
We should pause and listen to what's happening again.
What a field-day for the heat
A great opportunity for the police to intimidate people.
A thousand people in the street
Many individuals gathered together for a protest.
Singing songs and carrying signs
Those protesting were chanting and holding signs.
Mostly say, hooray for our side
The protestors believed they were right and cheered for their stance.
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
We need to pay attention to what's happening again.
Paranoia strikes deep
Fear is deeply ingrained in people's minds.
Into your life it will creep
It will slowly take over your life.
It starts when you're always afraid
It begins when you're constantly worried.
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
If you don't conform, authority figures will punish you.
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
We should stop and listen to what's happening once again.
Stop, hey, what's that sound
A call to pause and listen again.
Stop, now, what's that sound
An urgent request to pay attention to what's happening.
Stop, children, what's that sound
Inviting the younger generation to listen and pay attention.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Stills
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Bobby Burns
This was originally released with an intro on Terri Nunn’s Take My Breath Away (remix) maxi single CD in 1991. Don’t know when it was recorded.